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THE PARISH OF SAINT MATTHEW / ST. STANISLAUS KOSTKA / OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
FEBRUARY 7, 2016 - FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SAINT MATTHEW
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 5:00 pm Patricia Nardecchia (decd) 12 years req. by Harold Henshaw
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 8:00 am Quartuccio & Richardson Families (Liv. & decd) req. by Eleanor Richardson & Family
9:00 am Bertha Kalasinski (decd) req. by Daughter Anne 12:00 pm Angela Caroleo (decd) req. by Antonia Paone & Family
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8
9:00am Annetta H. Bigley (decd)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 9:00 am Owen Fox req. by George Febles & John Galbraith
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 - ASH WEDNESDAY
9:00 am Francis Yung Yee Ho (decd) req. by Ling Ho
7:00 pm
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 9:00 am Biagio Fioriti (decd) req. by Fioriti Family
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 9:00 am Marianne Rosenkampff (decd) req. by Ann Nehrbauer
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 9:00 am Raphaela Pasanello (decd) req. by Jim Pasanello & Anne Schnibbe 5:00 pm William Sr. & Jr., Helen & Christine Walzer req. by Carol & Mary
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 8:00 am Lucy Hudd (decd) req. by Usher Family
9:00 am Decd Members of Nehrbauer Fam. req. by Ann 12:00 pm George Richter (decd) 64 Years req. by Phyllis Richter
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 5:00 pm Vivian Zezze (decd) reg. by Her Daughters
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 8:30 am Joan Burke (decd) req. by Mary & Kevin Smith 10:30 am Carol Ann Kealy (decd) req. by Kevin Kealy
MONDAY FEBRUARY 8 8:00 am Easty Family (liv) req. by Lorraine Easty
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 8:00 am Cilinski Family (decd) req. by Lorraine Easty
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 - ASH WEDNESDAY 8:00 am La Rochelle Family (decd) req. by Lorraine Easty
7:00 pm
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 8:00 am Cookie Manzella (decd) req. by Friends of Hers
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 8:00 am Easty Family (liv) req. by Lorraine Easty
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 8:00 am Sr. Jane Frances Smith (decd) req. by Lorraine Easty 5:00 pm Jerry Sheehan (decd) reg. by Catherine McCarthy
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 8:30 am Special Intentions for Bonnie Taylor 10:30 am Anna Vellone (decd) req. by Patricia & Christopher Lella
First Reading: Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8
Isaiah recounts the awe he felt the first time he saw the Lord, who was surrounded by angels. He began to feel despair because he was a man of unclean lips, until an angel touched an ember to his lips and pronounced them clean. The Lord asked who he should send forth, to which Isaiah replied, "Here I am, send me!"
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Paul reminds the Corinthians that Christ died for us to free us from our sins. He encourages them to remember the importance of Jesus' death and resurrection. He admits that he initially failed to believe, and therefore was very grateful to be called an apostle and preach in the name of Christ.
Gospel: Luke 5:1-11
Luke tells of Jesus preaching to a crowd, then joining Peter who was about to end a fruitless day of fishing. He told Peter to lower his net back in, and a great number of fish were caught. Upon seeing this, Peter and his companions, James and John, immediately abandoned their nets to follow Jesus.
FEBRUARY 7, 2016 - FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
WEEKLY COLLECTIONS - Thank You!
SAINT MATTHEW 2016 2015 January 31…….....…………..…..$5434 $4382 Attendance………………………...275 455 OLPH 2016 2015 January 31……..................…..$3282 $3624 Attendance………………………….318 305
Second Collection THIS weekend (February 7) at both Churches is for Peter’s Pence
A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS: HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 7, 2016 “When he had finished speaking he said to Simon, ‘Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.’ Simon answered, ‘Master we have been hard at it all night long and have caught nothing, but if you say so, I will lower the nets.’ Upon doing this they caught such a great number of fish that their nets were at the breaking point…Simon Peter fell at the knees of Jesus saying, ‘Leave me Lord, I am a sinful man.’” Great timing. Lent begins this week, a time of repentance, renewal and new hope. Pope Francis has placed special emphasis for us, providing us with ‘Messengers of Mercy’ for reconciliation. The Bishop of Rome invites us to walk with Jesus. What better time, than the season of Lent. We do not wish to walk alone, so, take a moment to go fishing, to invite someone else, one or two persons, to join in the Lenten journey with us. It may be a person who has grown weak in the practice of the faith, someone who has experienced hurts in the church, or is suffering from sickness or lack of hope. The nets we have are prayer, sacrifice and good works. We are the ones reaching, extending ourselves, so that others may come to know the mercy of God. The Pope described himself as a sinner. I too, can utter the words of Peter, not to leave me, but to walk and support me.
Please keep in your prayers
the ill of our parish especially:
Peter Rasulo, Christopher Liva,
Richard Dosin Sr., John Evans,
Susan Sullivan Manuele, Julia
Rae, Mary Michna, Richard Ryan
Sr., Paula Piluso, John Trevor
Dabenigno, Bonnie Taylor, John Kelly, Susan Winn,
Pat Chepiga, Maureen Farrell Kenner, & John
Korenko.
And for those who have died marked by the sign
of faith, especially: Patricia A. Bauer, Marianne
Rosenkampff
If you know of any parishioners who are ill and would like
to be visited by a priest, please contact the rectory at 914-
478-2822.
Names will be left on the sick list for 4 weeks. Please feel
free to call the rectory to add names of immediate family
members at any time.
In his recent encyclical on the care of our common
home, Pope Francis preaches “the Gospel of Creation,”
drawing on the words of the Hebrew prophets, saints
like Francis of Assisi and Therese of Lisieux, the popes
who preceded him, and of Jesus himself. Let us pray this
Gospel of Creation in Francis’s own words: “Son of God,
Jesus...You are alive in every creature in your risen glory.
Praise be to you!” And prayerfully consider signing the
“St. Francis Pledge” of the Catholic Climate Covenant to
act together with other Catholics in honor of St. Francis.
Google “Catholic Climate Covenant”.
OFFICE OF THE CARDINAL
1011 First Avenue
New York, NY 10022
February 7, 2016
Year of Mercy
Dear Friends in the Lord:
In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, the Peter’s Pence Collection is
an opportunity to become a witness of charity to those who suffer
most. Pope Francis has encouraged us to “open our eyes and see the
misery of the world, the wounds of our brothers and sisters who are
denied their dignity, and let us recognize that we are compelled to
heed their cry for help!” (Misericordiae Vultus, [MV] no. 15).
Through the Peter’s Pence Collection, we stand in solidarity
with Catholics all over the world who support the charitable works of
our Holy Father. Contributions to this collection support Pope Francis
as he reaches out to those suffering the effects of war and violence,
natural disasters, and religious persecution.
Pope Francis has told us that “mercy is the force that
reawakens us to new life and instills in us the courage to look to the
future with hope” (MV, no. 10). Please prayerfully consider
participating in this collection and becoming a witness of charity, a
force of mercy that reaches out to those around the world. Please be
as generous as you can be.
With prayerful best wishes for a blessed year of Mercy, I am,
Faithfully in Christ,
Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan
Archbishop of New York
FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SNOW CANCELLATIONS
Please check the parish website:
www.stmolph.com
for up to date information.
Parents will also receive a FlockNote if
classes are cancelled. If you have not yet signed up for
FlockNote please visit: www.flocknote.com, or txt
STMOLPH to 84576
This week marks the beginning of the 2016
Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal
in our parish. You will be receiving a letter from Cardinal Dolan asking for your support of the vital ministries, programs and services provided through the Appeal each year. When you receive your letter, please fill out your pledge card and send it in. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Stations of the Cross will be held
on Friday’s during Lent at
7:00pm at St. Matthew Church
in Hastings On Hudson.
ATTENTION Dating, Engaged & Married Couples Catholic Couple Checkup Giveaway!!
The Archdiocese of New York’s Family Life
Respect Life office is excited to announce that as part of World Marriage Week (and Valentine’s day), we are offering 100 free codes for Catholic Couple Checkup!
What is the Catholic Couple Checkup?
The Couple Checkup is an online took designed to identify the unique relationship strengths and growth areas of dating, engaged, or married couples. It’s an enjoyable, easy, private way to Take the temperature of your relationship and start some meaningful conversations. Best of all...it’s on us!
Visit www.nyfamilylife.org during the month of February to get your free code. Don’t miss out - the free codes are first come, first serve! For questions or further information, contact Izabella Nagle at 646-794-3190.
Would you like the opportunity to share your Catholic Faith?
We are in the initial stages of forming a Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults team (RCIA) and we are seeking your input. A meeting will be held on Tuesday, February
9 at 7:00pm in the Rectory (616 Warburton Avenue, Hastings On Hudson). For more information, please contact Maureen Ribeiro at 914-478-2062 or email:
St. Matthew Tabernacle Candle &
Blessed Mother Candle
In Memory of Matthew Nehrbauer
req. by Dolores Nehrbauer
The Archdiocese of New York takes the stewardship of your donations and its resources seriously. If you have knowledge of
financial misconduct or suspect that it might be occurring, please report your concerns via a toll free hotline, at 877-820-0541, or
on the internet, at http://www.reportlineweb.com/ADNY. Both are available 24 hours a day.
As a result of the most recent Blizzard, future Masses will be
Cancelled at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church if authorities
ask drivers to stay off the road.
ASH WEDNESDAY Ashes will be distributed during Mass at:
Our Lady of Perpetual Help - ARDSLEY at 8:00am & 7:00pm
St. Matthew - HASTINGS ON HUDSON at 9:00am & 7:00pm
On Ash Wednesday & Good Friday fast and abstinence from meats should be observed by all Catholics 18 to
59 years old. A suggestion: take one full meal during the day: the two smaller meals together should not equal the full
one. Snacking between meals should be avoided. Fridays of Lent. abstinence from meat should be observed by all
Catholics.
A Note About the Various Parish Committees in Formation
The Parish Advisory Council has received an excellent response to our call for committee volunteers. We have
prepared a short description of the committees in advance of their meetings which will be held in the first half of
February. These descriptions are initial thoughts about the committees’ missions. Undoubtedly, they will evolve once
the committees begin meeting.
For those who have indicated an interest in a committee, a member of the Advisory Committee will be contacting you
in the next week. For anyone who has not previously responded, but who is interested in a committee, please contact
any of the members listed below.
The initial meeting of each committee will be held in the first two weeks of February.
Making All Things New
Please join this committee if you have a desire to help bring the Past, Present and Future of St. Matthew/St. Stanislaus
and Our Lady of Perpetual Help together into one living, loving entity.
Functions of the committee:
• Gathering Parish history for preservation.
• Working on celebrations to honor the past individual community parishes.
• Planning how to strengthen our new parish life, both socially and liturgically.
The Advisory Committee member overseeing the formation and initial meeting of this committee is Tom McCabe. His
email address is [email protected].
Liturgy
The Liturgy Committee will coordinate the various liturgy-related aspects of our parish. Included within its areas of
responsibility will be the Rosary and Altar Societies, the Choir, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar servers, Ministers of
Welcome (ushers) and Lectors.
The Advisory Committee member overseeing the formation and initial meeting of this committee is Pierre Fontaine.
His email address is [email protected].
Peace and Justice
This committee will address a range of issues discussed in the gospels and which form the centerpiece of Pope Francis’
papacy. These include homelessness, justice, charity and the moral issues faced in modern times. The committee will
explore bringing such concerns down to the parish level.
The Advisory Committee member overseeing the formation and initial meeting of this committee is Joseph DiSalvo. His
email address is [email protected].
This originally was part of the Parish Bulletin for January 24th, but the snowstorm undoubtedly kept many parishioners from attending Mass that day. We are reprinting it so that all may have an opportunity to serve our Parish.
Technology
The objectives of the Technology Committee are:
• Developing an Annual Strategic Operating Plan and budget recommendations.
Providing an annual audit and needs-analysis for the parish’s systems, technology and vendors.
Advising on technology issues.
• Developing a multi-media communications strategy which would include the Parish Bulletin, FlockNotes and other communications opportunities.
The Advisory Committee member overseeing the formation and initial meeting of this committee is Roberto Cioffi. His
email address is [email protected]
Education
The Education Committee will identify and respond to the educational needs of our parish community including, but
not limited to:
• CCD/Religious Education for Children
• Adult Education
• Scheduling spiritual retreats for the parish.
• Exploring and supporting continuing education opportunities through the Archdiocese Youth Group
• Exploring the formation of a High School education program.
The Advisory Committee member overseeing the formation and initial meeting this committee is Alexandria Stroud.
Her email address is [email protected].
Plant and Grounds
This committee will focus on the needs of the parishes’ many buildings and facilities, and will look into:•
The landscaping, physical condition and maintenance of the buildings, parking lots and surrounding grounds.
• Reviewing various contracts for maintenance, repair and replacement.
• Recommendations to the Finance Committee, the Parish Council and the Pastor for
capital improvements.
The Advisory Committee member overseeing the formation and initial meeting of this committee is Tom Milton. His
email address is [email protected].
Social Committee
This committee will coordinate and oversee various parish social activities, including:
CYO basketball
• The annual parish picnic
• Small receptions
• Parish dance and other seasonal activities such as a St. Patrick’s Day Party
• The program for the homebound
The Advisory Committee member overseeing the formation and initial meeting of this committee is Lee Kinnally. His
email address is [email protected].
